A lawsuit filed by member Frank Calmes against the Boca Raton, Fla., club claiming that poor management caused more than $17 million in losses and decimated property values has been dismissed. The judge found that Calmes’ case did not establish jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act, nor that the matter invokes federal questions. A…

A lawyer for the Boca Raton, Fla. property urged a Florida federal court to take action against a proposed class of residents and their lawyers in their contract dispute against the club, saying the claims of mismanagement that led to improper and excess fees and dues, and decreased property values, are “baseless.”

The lawsuit, which was filed in Florida federal court, alleges that the club’s “conduct has resulted in class members paying improper and excess fees/dues and having their property values dramatically decreased.” Lead plaintiff Frank Calmes seeks to represent himself and the approximately 3,000 club residents.